I'm starting with AMR Seattle on June 8th. Can anyone tell me a little more about what to expect as a full-timer? What sort of overtime if any do you make? Do you get paid anything like a differential for running 911 calls or VA transports?
Primarily I'm wondering about a ) hours and b ) pay...
How prevalent is nicotine testing in EMS hiring these days? I know it's becoming increasingly common in hospital systems and certain public safety services.
I may have some self serving reasons for asking this question. I recently got hired on to a private EMS company. I'll be taking the PAT...
I'm working my way through Paramedic Pharmacology right now.
Needless to say, the sheer amount of material is a tough pill to swallow. Pun totally intended.
What have been some successful strategies for you in absorbing all of the material, keeping it straight, and learning when to use what...